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Hail history for Colchester, VT
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Colchester on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.3 in on Jul 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Colchester
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Essex Center 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Colchester |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Colchester by year
When hail season peaks near Colchester
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Colchester
Jul 16, 2009 · 3.3 in · Westford (8 mi from Colchester)
National Weather Service description (English): Several golf ball and larger hail, including a hail stone that measured 3.25 inches in diameter measured by NWS employee. Large hail with reported damage to vehicles, lawn furniture, siding, windows, gardens and crops throughout the Westford vicinity, including local farms, landscaping businesses and apple orchard.Jul 17, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Burlington (6 mi from Colchester)
Jul 27, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bowman Corners (6 mi from Colchester)
Jul 21, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Milton (7 mi from Colchester)
Jun 20, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · South Burlington (7 mi from Colchester)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Colchester
147 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Colchester since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 4, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Sand Bar State Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Colchester 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Chimney Corner, Underhill, Jericho 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Burlington, West Milton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Burlington, Winooski, Colchester 4 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Burlington, Underhill 2 wind reports |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Burlington, Colchester 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Williston 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Burlington, Champlain Airport, West Milton 3 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Essex Jct, Burlington Airport 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Colchester; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Nearby cities
- Winooski
26 hail days - Essex Junction
28 hail days - South Burlington
27 hail days - Burlington
27 hail days - Williston
29 hail days - Plattsburgh
18 hail days - Saint Albans
12 hail days - Montpelier
12 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Colchester.
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